Farwell discusses DDA

The Village of Farwell is looking at developing a Downtown Development Authority (DDA).

Kathy Methner, of Middle Michigan Development Corporation was at the October 6 meeting to outline some of the benefits of a DDA and offer her assistance with the procedure needed.

She said the Village would have to set up a eight to nine member board, and develop boundaries for the proposed district.

She said the development of a DDA would make the Village eligible for a variety of grants for improvements and new businesses in the district. “There are Community Development Block Grant out there for downtown development, but a DDA is required to apply for those grants,” she said.

The Village Council members said they will look into the matter. Methner also said the Planning Commission could serve as the DDA.

In another matter the Council approved the consent agenda: motions developed during the Committee of the Whole meeting in September. With a single motion, board members approved: